BIBLE COLLEGE

HOPE COLLEGE

This is an exciting and challenging award for those who may have studied secular awards at a University or College. This award is designed for those who want to expand their sphere of influence, sharpen their leadership skills and develop their Bible knowledge, and for those seeking to apply for a religious worker visa to serve full time as a minister of religion.

On campus classes are subject to minimal numbers. Is it time to grow your faith? is it time to study again? We are to serve God with our hearts, minds and hands. This Bible College course is subject to sufficient student numbers. Apply today – online!

AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

10436NAT Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry and Theology (6 Months)
10437NAT Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology (6 Months)
Do you already hold an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in any field of study? Then these courses are for you. The innovative 10436NAT Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry and Theology and 10437NAT Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology provide foundational studies in biblical studies, theology and ministry at a vocational graduate level for the professional who has a call to ministry in the commercial marketplace or for those wanting to fulfill their dream in ministry.

Graduates who complete this course can be employed in leadership positions in (para) church organizations and the wider society. Such positions have included pastors, missionaries, and chaplains. The 10437NAT Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology will also allow the person with an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s degree to gain entry into many ministry-related Master’s degrees.

10436NAT GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY
Gospels, Acts, and Pauline Epistles
Christ and Salvation
Ministry Foundations and Development
Pastoral Epistles, General Epistles
and Revelation
The Holy Spirit and the Church
Communication in Ministry

ENTRY CRITERIA
10436NAT Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry and Theology
Applicants must be actively involved in a leadership role within a Christian church and have completed a 10435NAT Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology or equivalent, or recognized Australian undergraduate degree or higher, or equivalent overseas qualification.

10437NAT Graduate Diploma in Christian Ministry and Theology
Applicants must be actively involved in a leadership role within a Christian church and have completed a 10436NAT Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry and Theology or equivalent.

WORK-BASED TRAINING
10436NAT Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry and Theology
In addition to study time students are required to complete 120 hours of volunteer work within their local church. This volunteer work is called “Work-Based Training”. 10436NAT Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry and Theology students are expected to minister in a leadership role within their local church, where they are required to develop others.

10437NAT Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology
In addition to study time students are required to complete 120 hours of volunteer work within their local church. This volunteer work is called “Work-Based Training”. 10437NAT Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology students are expected to minister in a leadership role within their local church, where they are required to develop others.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a process where students may be granted credit towards a qualification in recognition of their prior skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

The process requires students to gather evidence of their skills. Fees apply. Ask Hope College for an RPL application form.

APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must:
Complete the online Student Application Form
Download and Read the Student Handbook
Get your Pastor to complete the online form
Complete Work-Based Training Agreement and Plan

ASSESSMENT
Assessment tasks include questions, case scenarios, research, portfolios, and workplace competency. Upon successful
completion of the course requirements you will be awarded a 10436NAT Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry and Theology or a 10437NAT Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology.

Participants who exit the course without completing all requirements will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for those units in
which they have demonstrated competency.

To complete this course you will need a Study Bible (e.g. NIV Study Bible, Life Application Study Bible) and access to a Bible Concordance, Bible Dictionary, and Bible Commentary, which can be purchased or accessed via the internet.

SUPPORT SERVICES
Training support is provided by Hope College staff via phone, email and/or internet for the duration of the course.

ONGOING EDUCATION OPTIONS
Completion of these courses can provide partial articulation into a Masters of Ministry or equivalent.

WORKLOAD

Six months Full-time – 10436NAT Graduate Certificate in Christian Ministry and Theology 6 subjects plus 120 hours Work-based Training over the duration of 6 months. This is broken down into 60 hours of WBT each term. There are 3 subjects for each term.

WORKLOAD

Six months Full-time – 10437NAT Graduate Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology 6 subjects plus 120 hours Work-based Training over the duration of 6 months. This is broken down into 60 hours of WBT each term. There are 3 subjects for each term